Monday, December 31, 2018

Cabin Fever

After Christmas day we headed back up to the cabin to spend time with family for part of our break.
The kids snuggled and met their new cousin Ezra.
He's a cutie!
The boys were smitten by him...sleeping babies melt your heart.
Can you just see the fun and excitement in this picture?!  I can almost hear the giggles as I look at this and I'm happy to have captured Brielle and Gavin having a blast in the snow!
They are such good buddies.
Payton on the tube with Gavin.  Payton is great to take care of his younger siblings and it is oh so helpful!
Kenzie cracks me up when it comes to sledding.  She is usually the first one out there and the last to come back in because she just loves it so much.  I hope this never changes about her.
Taylor trying out his new goggles both he and Payton got for Christmas.  The goggles sure came in handy and the kids had a great time in the snow while we were at the cabin.
My sweetheart and I sure love to snowmobile together.  It makes for the perfect winter date that leaves me craving more!
Usually this little man, Gavin, wants to join us on our rides and he never makes a peep... just sits back and enjoys the ride and the beautiful scenery.  When we got back to the cabin he was almost asleep, to be honest he stayed like this for quite some time and I think he may have been hamming it up a bit to get a little attention!!
We are blessed to have a cabin to go to and bond as a family as well as get away for a little while.  We love it up there.

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Merry Christmas 2018

It always amazes me how fast the Christmas season is upon us each year.  It makes it feel as if the years just fly by.  Christmas morning is just pure magic with children/loved ones in the home.
Brielle in her elf pajamas as she opens her stocking presents.
Gavin in his Christmas pajamas as he opens his stocking.
He was excited to see what he got.
Kenzie in her cute Christmas leggings and eager to open up her stocking.
Payton loves opening his stocking to see what is inside.
Taylor is all smiles as he checks out his too.
Fun treats in the stockings.
Now for Mckay's turn.
Now it is time to open presents as a family.
I love watching the looks on their faces!  Brielle wanted a lap harp and was thrilled to see she actually got one!
Precious moments like these melt my heart.
Payton ran and immediately put on his new PJ's after he opened them up...guess he loves them!
A music player for car trips.
The girls opening up their new foot spa.
Gavin was loving this fun morning.
Nerf cars to shoot.
Taylor opening up some Boise State stuff...it never gets old for him.
Its a sweet new cup and he loves it!
One thing the kids got was Plus Plus connecting blocks.  They have fun building and creating with them.
Sweet little Gavin was all worn out and cute as can be in his Christmas tree shirt.
The girls making slime together.
Kenzie also loves her new beanie.
We made a fancy Christmas meal of Prime Rib, potatoes, gravy, and apple cider.
These guys have always appreciated good food.  I love sharing mealtimes around the table with them.
Gathering for food makes for some wonderful memories to cherish as a family.
It was a little tricky getting a picture of the moment but we sure tried!
I feel so blessed to be a wife and a mother for these special people.  They are my greatest blessings and I cherish our time spent together.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!